The Man Who is Talked About (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, The Man Who is Talked About is a comedy film directed by E.W. Emo, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The Man Who is Talked About is the overly agreeable Toni Mathis (Heinz Ruhmann), a gent constitutionally incapable of saying the word "no" (or "nein," this being a German picture). Though he'd rather breeze through life without responsibilities or obligations, Toni agrees to study zoology in college because his uncle (Hans Moser) wants him to. Alas, despite the Herculean efforts by Toni's servant Hassler (Theo Lingen) to prepare his master for his final exams, Toni forgets to show up for the finals and is expelled post-haste. In desperation, his uncle arranges for Toni to get married, and once again our hero just can't say no. Trouble is, he falls in love with trapeze artist Bianca (Gusti Huber), whose father won't let her marry anyone except another entertainer. Undaunted, Toni studies a book on show business and tries out for the vaudeville stage, and the picture isn't even halfway over yet!
Who’s in it. The Man Who is Talked About stars Heinz Rühmann as Toni Mathis, Hans Moser as Martin, Tonis Onkel, Theo Lingen as Diener Haßler and Gusti Huber as Bianca Zaratti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Man Who is Talked About has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who is Talked About page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who is Talked About tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who is Talked About (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who is Talked About change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who is Talked About worth watching?
- The Man Who is Talked About holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who is Talked About?
- The Man Who is Talked About stars Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Theo Lingen, Gusti Huber and Heinz Salfner.
- When was The Man Who is Talked About released?
- The Man Who is Talked About was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.